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About Hirsutism Treatment

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.

What is hirsutism?

This is a condition that affects women resulting in excessive hair growth. The hair is usually dark and thick and grows on body areas where men typically grow hair.

What causes hirsutism?

After menopause, when a woman’s periods stop, there is a change in the balance of hormones. This can make excess hair more common. However, hirsutism may affect women who have not yet started menopause.

Excess male sex hormones called androgens, primarily testosterone

An increased sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Genetic make up

Use of some medications

Obesity

Insulin resistance

Adrenal gland cancer

Tumors of the ovary

Cushing’s disease

Stromal hyperthecosis

Signs and symptoms

The most common symptom when a woman has hirsutism is excessive hair. Excess hair may appear on parts of the body such as the face (the upper lip or chin), chest, neck, tummy usually in a line from your belly button down to your pubic hair, anal and genital area and the front of your thighs. Other symptoms associated with hirsutism include:

Acne; a skin condition that causes spots to develop on your face, back and chest

Voice changes such as a deeper voice

Oily skin

Hair loss is also known as alopecia

An enlarged clitoris; the small soft bump in front of the entrance to the vagina

A receding hair line around the front of your hair

Diagnosing hirsutismPhysical exam

It's important to see your doctor if you have symptoms of hirsutism, especially if the symptoms are severe or unusual. Hirsutism can lead to psychological harm, including embarrassment, lack of self-confidence and depression. Your doctor will assess the severity of your condition by grading the growth of your hair on several parts of your body. He/she will ask you questions to see if there is an underlying cause.

Imaging tests

Your doctor will assess ovulation and ovaries through imaging tests such as ultrasound

Blood tests

Your doctor may also order some blood tests. Blood value that may be evaluated in the workup includes:

17-hydroxyprogesterone

Androgens testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate

Prolactin

Thyroid stimulating hormone

Treating hirsutism

There is no cure for hirsutism, but there are treatments to manage the condition.

Some medicines that have not been specifically tested for this purpose are known to be effective.

Combination oral contraceptives

The life cycle of hair is around six months. Therefore, treatment can take this long to work and it is important to start treatment as soon as possible.

Lifestyle changes such as addressing insulin resistance and reducing excessive weight may be beneficial. Insulin resistance can cause an excess of testosterone levels.

There are also various hair-removal methods that are used, such as:

Shaving

Plucking

Waxing

Bleaching

Electrolysis

Epillation

Laser hair removal

In some cases, hair removal methods lead to irritated skin or folliculitis where the hair follicles. Become inflamed. Folliculate usually takes a few weeks to resolve itself and you may have to discontinue hair removal until it clears up.